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C-E-C Boys Hockey Snaps Two-Game Skid with Victory Over Mahtomedi

C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, December 23rd, against Hermantown.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey hosted Mahtomedi on Friday night. After a 1-1 first period, the Lumberjacks scored 3 goals to take taking down the Zephyrs 4-2. Up next for the Lumberjacks, they’re back at home on Tuesday, December 23rd, taking on Hermantown. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Lake Superior “Zoo Lights” in final weekend

DULUTH, Minn. — The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo’s “Zoo Lights” will be up for visitors to the zoo. The annual holiday tradition lets zoo-goers walk around the complex to see the “larger than life” critters along the paths, then head inside the zoo’s “Primate Conservation Center” to warm…

Duluth FC Alum Edouard Nys Selected By FC Dallas in MLS SuperDraft

Nys spent the 2024 summer with the BlueGreens.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth FC player heard his name called at the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Midfielder Edouard Nys was selected by FC Dallas with the 40th overall pick in round two. He spent the 2024 summer with the BlueGreens. Collegiately, Nys suited up for the University of Illinois Chicago. Just this past season, he was number one in…

College Basketball: UMD Women Make it Seven Wins in a Row, UMD Men Bounce Back

Both Bulldogs squads will be back in action on Saturday against UMary.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Thursday night. Playing Minot State in a doubleheader, the Bulldog men began the night with a 67 to 58 victory. Caleb Siwek had a team-leading 13 points for UMD. Following the men, the UMD women extended their winning streak to seven by defeating the Beavers…

Minnesota Monsters Talk Move to AMSOIL Arena & Addition of Kicking

Minnesota will have six total home games at AMSOIL Arena.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have a new league, new team name, new head coach, and now a new home field. On Thursday, the team announced that they will play their home games at AMSOIL Arena, beginning with the 2026 season. Previously the Monsters played at DECC Arena, which is right next door to AMSOIL. Monsters CEO Steve Walters says…

Hermantown Senior Grant Johnson Commits to Bethel Football

Johnson is set to join a Royals team that made it to the NCAA quarterfinal round this past season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown football standout will make the jump to the college ranks next fall. Hawks Tight End Grant Johnson announced his commitment to Bethel earlier this week. The senior tallied 17 catches for 340 yards with six touchdowns. Defensively, he had 94 tackles, two forced fumbles, one sack, and one interception. He’s set to join a Royals team that…

Portman Hockey’s 4th annual “Great Skate” postponed

DULUTH, Minn. — Messy weather has forced Portman Hockey to postpone their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. The event typically signals the “official start” of Portman’s outdoor hockey season. The “Great Skate” fundraiser has consistently been a family-friendly, community-favorite event with food, games, and activities for all ages. Money raised goes toward the organization’s equipment, programs and rink improvements. More information,…

Timberwolves Formalize a Reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a Plan to Finally Retire his No. 21 Jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

FILE – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett, right, drives against Atlanta Hawks’ Paul Millsap in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Nov. 25, 2015. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they’ve hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as…

Minnesota Monsters moving to AMSOIL Arena for 2026 season

Minnesota Monsters Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Monsters have signed a deal to host games in the AMSOIL Arena for the 2026 season. The squad, previously known as the Duluth Harbor Monster, played their games in the DECC Arena. Home games will be May 22nd, May 30th, June 22nd, July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th. Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve…

Northern Star: Max Plante & Adam Kleber

Team USA's first exhibition game is on Sunday at 4 PM against Germany.

DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays usually give college athletes a time to rest and recover in advance of the 2nd half of the season. But for current UMD players Max Plante and Adam Kleber, they’re trying to win gold at the 2026 World Juniors. “Sometime last year when we heard it was going to be here, it was just a goal…

Shuster, Dropkin, & Thiesse Named to Inaugural Rock League Rosters

The Rock League is curling's first professional league.

DULUTH, Minn.- The rosters are out for the first season of The Rock League. John Shuster, Korey Dropkin, and Cory Thiesse will suit up for the Frontier Curling Club. While Chris Plys will serve as the General Manager of the team. The Rock League is curling’s first professional league. There will be six teams with a total of 60 athletes,…

Team USA Begins Quest for Three-Peat at World Juniors

Team USA's first exhibition game will come on Sunday against Germany at 4 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. World Junior team has officially began their quest towards a three-peat by holding their first couple of practices in Duluth. Team USA is one of three teams, joining Finland and Germany, that will hold their training sessions at Amsoil Arena till December 23rd. The red, white, and blue boasts a lot of talent including locals such…

Dehnicke Earns AFCA & D2CCA All-American First Team Honors

Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD tight end Luke Dehnicke can now call himself an All-American. On Wednesday, Dehnicke achieved that honor from both the AFCA and the D2CCA as he was on the first team for both. Dehnicke had a breakout campaign for the Bulldogs this past year as he hauled in 14 touchdowns and had 1,074 receiving yards. The tight end…

Local organization get grants from Green Bay Packers Foundation

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced it has distributed $1.5 million in annual grants to 395 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin. “We’re pleased to award $1.5 million through our annual Packers Foundation grants this year,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy. The grants awarded by the foundation are not recurring and…

Minnesota Twins announce new ‘limited partners’ and change in leadership

Minnesota Twins Logo MINNEAPOLIS, Min. – The Minnesota Twins have announced two new limited partners and new leadership. Tom Pohlad will succeed Joe Pohlad in overseeing the Twins organization.  Tom is Joe’s brother.  Joe Pohlad has become a lighting rod and face of the Twins cutting payroll saying the team was going to “right size” the payroll following its most…

Prep Hockey: Hermantown Boys Handle Denfeld, Northern Star Girls Stun Lightning

Beau Christy and Micklain Martalock each had a hat trick in the victory for Hermantown.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team continued their unbeaten run on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 9 to 2. Beau Christy and Micklain Martalock each had a hat trick in the victory. The Hawks are now 6-0-2 and will play at Maple Grove on Friday. As for the Hunters (1-5-1), they’ll host Duluth East on Saturday. In girls action, Duluth…

UMD Women’s Basketball to Put Winning Streak to Test Against Minot & Mary

The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the Beavers and their last five matchups to the Marauders.

DULUTH, Minn.- Since Thanksgiving, the UMD women’s basketball team has turned things up a notch. Six consecutive wins with a 5-0 perfect start to conference play. Later this week, that streak will be put to the test as UMD will welcome in Minot State on Thursday and UMary on Saturday. The Bulldogs have lost their last two meetings to the…

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes Complete Game Versus Minot State

UMD is currently 2nd in the NSIC North division.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is coming off a heartbreaker on Saturday, where they fell to Jamestown by just one point. With the loss, the Bulldogs still remain near the top of the NSIC North standings as they’re second. This upcoming week, they’ll meet with two teams who are trying to leapfrog the Bulldogs. That would be the…

Duluth Native Noah Pauley Joins Penn State as Wide Receivers Coach

Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native Noah Pauley has a new coaching gig. The former UMD offensive coordinator is now the wide receivers coach at Penn State. Pauley was most recently the receivers coach at Iowa State, where he developed players like Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins into NFL players. He also was a wideout coach at NDSU previously. Pauley spent a…

Twins Add First Baseman Josh Bell with Agreement on $7 Million Contract, AP Source Says

Bell projects to help fill a void at first base and designated hitter with the Twins for his 11th major league season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and durable switch-hitting slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get a $250,000 signing bonus and…

M-I-B Girls Basketball Extends Win Streak to Seven After Trip to Esko

The Rangers extend their winning streak to seven after taking down Esko 85-22. 

  ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team aimed for its third consecutive win on Monday, hosting undefeated Mountain Iron-Buhl. The Rangers extend their winning streak to seven after taking down Esko 85-22. M-I-B is back in action on Saturday, December 20th, against Northome/Kelliher. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Thursday, December 18th,…

Duluth Denfeld Running Back Jak King Commits to Play College Football at Macalester

In King's senior year with the Hunters, he recorded 186 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld running back Jak King will continue his football career at the college level. King announced his commitment to Macalester College over the weekend. In King’s senior year with the Hunters, he recorded 186 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He also had 5 receptions for 46 receiving yards. The Hunters captain joins a Macalester team that went…

Quinn Hughes scores in Minnesota debut as Wild beat Bruins 6-2 for 4th straight win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. xx ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist…

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings severely damage Cowboys’ playoff hopes, beating Dallas 34-26

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the…

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Remains Undefeated & C-E-C Falls at Home

The Hawks improve to 5-0-2 on the season, defeating the Irish 7-3.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted Rosemount on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improve to 5-0-2 on the season, defeating the Irish 7-3. Up next for the Hawks, they will hit the road to take on Duluth Denfeld on Tuesday, December 16th. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. Down I-35, Cloquet/Esko/Carlton took on Gentry Academy on Saturday. The Stars…

#5 UMD Men’s Hockey Closes Out 2025 With Series Split Against Arizona State

UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday's loss to the Sun Devils. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out its series with the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday night. The Sun Devils found the back of the net six times to take down the Bulldogs 6-3. UMD drops to 14-6 on the season after Saturday’s loss to the Sun Devils. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, January…

Bo Nix’s 4 TD Passes Lead Broncos to 34-26 Win Over Packers, Who Lose Micah Parsons to Injury

The Packers (9-4-1), who led 23-14 in the third quarter before falling apart offensively, slipped a half-game behind Chicago ahead of their Soldier Field showdown with the Bears next weekend.

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver’s defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos’ 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury. With their NFL-best 11th consecutive victory, the Broncos (12-2) clinched a playoff berth and moved a game ahead…

UMD Men’s Hockey Tops Arizona State in Head Coach Scott Sandelin’s 1,000th Game with Bulldogs

The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team closed out 2025 with a home series against Arizona State on Friday. A special nigh for head coach Scott Sandelin as he reaches his 1,000th game coaching UMD. The Bulldogs take care of business in game one, taking down the Sun Devils 3-1. Max Plante, Daniel Shlaine, and Kyle Gaffney all found the…

Superior Boys Basketball Improves to 6-0 After Dominant Win Over Esko

Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team hosted Esko on Friday night. The Spartans improve to 6-0 after defeating Esko 90-52. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, December 16th, against Eau Claire Memorial. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Esko, their next game is on Tuesday, December 16th, against Proctor. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. Categories: Friday…

Wild Acquire Quinn Hughes From the Canucks in a Blockbuster NHL Trade

Minnesota sent center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, winger Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick in the 2026 draft to suddenly rebounding Vancouver to complete the deal.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in the biggest blockbuster trade of the NHL season. The teams announced the seismic move Friday night, after the 2024 Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman had been the most talked-about trade candidate over the past couple of weeks. Minnesota sent center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium,…

Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show takes over DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — Outdoors people of the Twin Ports united at the DECC once again for the annual Arrowhead Ice fishing and Winter Show. With the venue packed to the gills with goods and activities, the yearly event, which is now a decade old, has been a favorite of fishing and outdoors community in the Northland, as attendees get a…

Man accused of burning down Lutsen Lodge no longer in Michigan jail

Bryce Campbell DULUTH, Min. – Jail records show Bryce James Campbell, the man accused of burring down Lutsen Lodge, is no longer in Oakland County Jail in Michigan as of December 12, 2025. He was booked into the Oakland County Jail in  Pontiac, Michigan on December 3. The State of Minnesota requested Campbell be detained in Michigan and then be extradited…

UMD Men’s Hockey Sophomores Zam Plante & Adam Gajan Selected to Play in 2025 Spengler Cup

The U.S. Collegiate Selects team opens up tournament play on Friday, December 26th, against Team Canada in Switzerland.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Spengler cup is the oldest invitational ice hockey tournament in the world and two current UMD Bulldogs have been selected to play in the tournament. Sophomore forward Zam Plante and Goaltender Adam Gajan were picked for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team that will participate in the Spengler Cup. This is the first time that NCAA DI men’s…

Team Peterson Qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympic Games for Women’s Curling

Team Peterson defeated Norway 8-4 at the Olympic Qualification event earlier this week.

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Native Cory Thiesse and Team Peterson have qualified for the Winter Olympics and will represent Team USA. Team Peterson defeated Norway 8-4 at the Olympic Qualification event earlier this week. Team USA will begin the Winter Olympic games in Italy on Thursday, February 12th. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Minnesota Monsters Release Schedule for Upcoming Season in AF1 League

In their first season in the Arena Football One league, the Monsters will play in 12 games.

DULUTH, Minn.- In arena football, the Minnesota Monsters have released their 2026 schedule. In their first season in the Arena Football One league, the Monsters will play in 12 games. The Team will open up the year on the road against the Albany Firebirds on Saturday, April 11th. The Monsters will be on the road for the first 6 weeks…

Prep Basketball: Duluth Denfeld Boys & Duluth Marshall Girls Protect Home Floors

Both the Hunter boys and Hilltoppers girls have won their last two contests.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Thursday, defeating Cloquet 86 to 84. The Hunters (2-1) will next host St. Thomas Academy on Saturday. As for Cloquet (1-2), they are at Duluth Marshall on December 16th. In girls action, Duluth Marshall took down Duluth Denfeld 100 to 47. Cairin Berger…

Superior Senior Taynum Clark to Suit Up for Two National Football Games

Clark tallied two touchdowns offensively this past season and was 3rd on the team in tackles.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior senior running back and linebacker Taynum Clark will get two more chances to represent his school. On Tuesday, the school announced that Clark will play in two national games. On December 15th, he’ll be in Dallas for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. Then five days later, he’ll head to Hawaii for the Tiki Bowl. Clark tallied two touchdowns…

Northern Star: Caitlin Kraemer

The Waterloo, Ontario native has an opportunity to don the red and white for Canada's National Team for the second time in her hockey career.

DULUTH, Minn- UMD Forward Caitlin Kraemer took the ice by storm in her freshman year with UMD. Fast forward to her sophomore season, and she picked up right where she left off. Knocking down 9 goals and tallying 6 assists for the Dogs. “She’s just a pro in everything that she does, she gets to the rink early. That’s one…

Scott Sandelin Set to Coach in 1,000th Game for UMD

UMD will host Arizona State on Friday at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another important NCHC series, they all are, awaits the 5th ranked UMD men’s hockey team. As the Bulldogs will welcome in an Arizona State squad, who’s picked up a couple of statement wins over the past couple of weeks. The Sun Devils have taken down North Dakota and Denver. But as UMD and Arizona State drops the puck…

UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 4th Straight Year

UWS was led by Rocco Paulson, who had 12 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UW-Superior and St. Scholastica men’s basketball teams renewed their annual bridge battle rivalry on Wednesday night. Like the previous three meetings, the Yellowjackets once again came away with the win, 64 to 56. UWS was led by Rocco Paulson, who had 12 points. As for CSS, Koy Nelson was the high-scorer with 17. The Yellowjackets will next…

St. Louis River Alliance hold ‘River Appreciation’ party

DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis River Alliance set up shop at Clyde Iron Works for a “River Appreciation” party. The party was free and open to the public, with cake served to the attendees before a presentation, recapping the organization’s 2025. A focus of the event and others like it for the alliance is the organization’s ongoing “Membership Drive,”…

Former Bulldog Kasimir Kaskisuo Back in Pros with Utah Grizzlies

Kaskisuo last suited up for UMD in 2016.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo is back in the pros. On Monday, he signed a contract with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, who are an affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Kaskisuo has appeared in two NHL games in his career, one with the Toronto Maple Leafs and one with the Nashville Predators. He last suited up for…

UMD Women’s Hockey Takes a Look Back at First Half of Season

UMD went 12-6 in the first half of the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The next time the UMD women’s hockey team will next be in action will be in 2026. The Bulldogs finished up the 2025 portion of their schedule last weekend by sweeping Bemidji State, which resulted in a 12-6 record in the first half of the season. Head Coach Laura Schuler gave props to her team for dealing with…

Hermantown & Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Teams Skate to 5-5 Tie

The Hilltoppers scored three unanswered goals in the final eight minutes and 35 seconds of the 3rd to force the extra period.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown and Duluth Marshall boys hockey teams remain unbeaten on the young season. On Tuesday, the two squads played in a back and forth thriller that resulted in a 5 to 5 tie. Kyler Berg led Hermantown with two goals in the contest. The Hilltoppers scored three unanswered goals in the final eight minutes and 35 seconds…

Duluth Marshall Girls Hoops Hands Rock Ridge 1st Loss

Duluth Marshall (2-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team earned a statement win on Tuesday night. Playing unbeaten Rock Ridge, the Hilltoppers held on for the 80-72 win. Duluth Marshall (2-1) will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge (3-1), they are at Cloquet on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Huskies Release Schedule for Upcoming 2026 Season

It all begins on May 25th when the Huskies visit the La Crosse Loggers for their season opener.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies already want you to start thinking about the baseball season. On Tuesday, the team released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. It all begins on May 25th when the Huskies visit the La Crosse Loggers for their season opener. Four days later, Duluth will have their first home game, also against La Crosse. For…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named AP Second Team All-Big Ten

Perich joins teammate Anthony Smith on the 2nd team.

ESKO, Minn.- Back on December 3rd, Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich secured all-Big Ten conference honors for the 2nd straight year. And Tuesday, he earned recognition from the Associated Press. Perich landed on the AP second team All-Big Ten, joining teammate and defensive lineman Anthony Smith. Number 3 finished 3rd on the team with 77 tackles. He also…

Former Bulldog Rob Aurich Named Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska

Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog standout has a new coaching gig. Rob Aurich has been named the Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska. Most recently he was the D.C. for San Diego State. Aurich played at UMD from 2006 to 2010. He finished his Bulldog career as the program’s 2nd all-time leading tackler. Aurich also played a key part in leading UMD…

Nearly a quarter million visits to Great Lakes Aquarium in 2025

Great Lakes Aquarium Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Great Lakes Aquarium is projecting a record number of visits in 2025. 2025 is the aquarium’s 25th anniversary year with a projected 235,000 visitors. It’s the fifth consecutive year of attendance growth. Great Lakes Aquarium commissioned the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics…